Academic Catalog

Introduction

Approval: New Jersey Commission on Higher Education Accreditation Institutional Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Ocean County College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools and may be contacted at the following address: Middle States Commission on Higher Education 3624 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 191049-2680 Tel: 267-284-5000 • Fax: 215-662-5501 www.msche.org (http://www.msche.org)

Nursing & Health Services Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 Tel: 404-975-5000 www.acenursing.org (http://www.acenursing.org)

Addiction Studies National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC) 44 Canal Center Plaza Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314 Tel: 703-741-7686 www.nasacaccreditation.org (http://www.nasacaccreditation.org/)

Membership • American Association of Community and Junior Colleges • American Council on Education • American Association for Paralegal Education • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools • New Jersey Association of Colleges and Universities • New Jersey Council of County Colleges Documents verifying licensing and accreditation of Ocean County College by the State of New Jersey and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools are available upon request in the Office of the President, Administration Building, second floor.

Mission 

Ocean County College, an innovative academic leader, provides affordable, student-centered, high-quality educational experiences that empower diverse learners to succeed.

To achieve its mission, OCC invests in and fosters academic, economic, and cultural excellence and ensures financial strength by generating multiple revenue streams, engaging in national and international university and corporate partnerships, and cultivating a technologically progressive and entrepreneurial spirit.

Vision 

Ocean County College will be the boldest, most innovative and entrepreneurial student-centered college in the nation, will promote exemplary learning experiences, and will advance community college education internationally.

Guiding Principles

Student-Centered: We empower our students to learn and succeed through distinctive, high-quality learning opportunities.

Accessible: We welcome all people to the Ocean County College community by providing affordable, flexible, and barrier-free educational opportunities.

Innovative: We proactively seek opportunities to improve through ingenuity and strategic partnerships.

Collaborative: We practice teamwork and open communication within a culture of civility and mutual respect.

Courageous: We act with determination to serve our students and achieve our goals.

Trustworthy: We exercise integrity, transparency, and data-informed decision-making.

Strategic Goals

Strategic Goal 1:

Empower students to learn, engage, and achieve

OBJECTIVE 1.1 Enhance student learning.

OBJECTIVE 1.2 Engage students in co-curricular activities.

OBJECTIVE 1.3 Improve student persistence, completion, and career attainment.

Strategic Goal 2:

Optimize and expand enrollment of all learners

OBJECTIVE 2.1 Promote our value and identity.

OBJECTIVE 2.2 Achieve sustained growth in enrollment.

OBJECTIVE 2.3 Provide relevant programs to foster workforce development.

Strategic Goal 3:

Elevate organizational effectiveness

OBJECTIVE 3.1 Create and sustain a highly effective work environment.

OBJECTIVE 3.2 Advance our use of technology and information.

OBJECTIVE 3.3 Optimize the use of our campus facilities.

OBJECTIVE 3.4 Implement effective policies and practices.

Strategic Goal 4:

Expand relationships with external stakeholders

OBJECTIVE 4.1 Collaborate across the College to promote positive stakeholder communication and cultivation.

OBJECTIVE 4.2 Connect with local and extended community supporters.

OBJECTIVE 4.3 Explore new and innovative partnerships.